Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Phoenix, AZ 85020
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation
Level: 2 Year Degree/Technical Degree
Salary Range: $40.00 - $45.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any
Job Category: RN/LPNAvista Hospice, is seeking a compassionate Full Time Hospice Nurse (RN) to provide care and support to terminally ill patients on our North Central Phoenix team! With our home offices in Mesa, AZ we need a team of dedicated nurses to assist our patients in Phoenix.  Come join our value driven team at Avista Hospice - Where Kindness Counts!
We are looking for a Full Time Hospice Nurse to provide care and support to terminally ill patients. Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind.
For this role, we are looking for a registered nurse who sees the value of hospice care in alleviating pain and suffering. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. We expect you to be knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, performing tasks such as administering medication and providing emotional support.
The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.
Benefits (FULL TIME EMPLOYEES)
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- 401k plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to plan care
- Make frequent visits to the patient to evaluate their condition
- Provide support and comfort according to individual patient’s needs
- Work with caregivers to plan and execute excellent patient care
- Help in administering medication
- Alleviate sudden symptoms of the disease’s end phase
- Notify a doctor for a patient’s condition when deemed necessary
- Assist patients and their families with paperwork
- Maintain accurate and thorough records
- Help relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support

Qualifications

Qualifications

Requirements
- Dedicated experience as hospice nurse,registered nurse, 1 year of experience preferred
- Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects
- Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards
- Proficient in English
- Sound judgement and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature
- Cool-tempered and patient
- Comfortable with autonomy and community resource education